Monday, February 24, 2014

Upcoming Events for Authors and Readers

For additional information on each event, please visit the sites.

Romance Slam Jam Conference in New Orleans, May 7-11. Visit www.romanceslamjam.org.

Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in New Orleans, May 13-18. Visit www.rtconvention.com.

Frederick Book Festival in Frederick, Md., June 27-28. Visit frederickbookfestival.com.

Romance Writers of America Readers for Life Literacy Autographing in San Antonio, July 23. Visit www.rwa.org.

Reserve your booth for the 2014 Fall UBAWA Fall Book Fair today at http://www.ubawa.org/2014-exhibitor-pre-registration-form.html - The Annual Book Fair will take place on September 27, 2014.
 

A.C. Arthur's 3rd Reader Appreciation Event at Walt Disney World, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Visit acarthur.net.

Authors of Interracial Romance and their fans will host a five-night Caribbean Cruise, departing from
Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 6. Visit the Facebook Events page.

Weekend with Author Yvette Hines in
Virginia Beach, Sept. 26-27. Visit yvettehines.com.

Building Relationships Around Books Online Book Club hosts a Readers Retreat Southern Affair in
Atlanta, Oct. 10-11. Visit brabonline.ticketleap.com.

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If you have an event coming up, please let us know. Since we book our posts sometimes three months in advance, please summit your event at least three months prior to the happening. Thank you. Send information to hmcsromanceinternational@juno.com and the subject line, type: Event Information.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Meet Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, Author of Stolen Valentine Kiss




Stolen Valentine Kiss by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Publication Date: Feb 1st 2014

ISBN/EAN 13: 1495237931/9781495237935 (Paperback)

Genre / Categories: Fiction/Romance/Contemporary/Interracial/Multicultural





One broken heart. Two grieving minds.

To Lorna Ibe, Departmental Manager with one of London's multi-channel retailers, Valentine's Day lost its romantic flavour years ago. An unplanned holiday to New Jersey is her perfect getaway from the stress and emotional turmoil locked in her heart, just what she needs to take her mind off her troubles. That's until she runs into Logan.

Magazine publisher, Logan Blake has had his fair share of stress in the past few years. When his sister asks him to drop off old clothes to charity, he has a minor accident in front of the charity shop where Lorna volunteers. When he sets eyes on her bare midriff as she wipes the display window, he clears his busy schedule to volunteer his time. Two burdened hearts afraid to get entwined.

One Stolen Valentine Kiss. Will Valentine season bring them romance or will their fears keep them apart?




Logan's left arm draped round her waistline as if he couldn't bear to be away from her. ''Are you trying to make a few women jealous?'' Lorna breathed in his ear, nearly tempted to nibble his fair earlobe.

''Why do you say that?'' he whispered back, his gaze darting towards the couple standing a few yards from them.

''Too many women have given me knife edge glances already. I feel the sharp end of their stinging glare. As I don't know them...I can only conclude they want you...and they think am standing in their way.'' A cool smile passed her lips. She shivered when his breath caressed her eyelids. His fingers, cleverly hidden from view stroked beneath her ribs absently, giving her undeniable pleasure.

''Are you bothered, Lorna?''

She tried to stand upright, but her knees still buckled. One hand reached for his abdomen. Oh, it was as taut as she expected with ridges but she didn't bargain for the piping hot desire shooting through her arm.

Snatching her seared hand away, she sucked in air. ''Should I be? Is there any one of these glamorous women you fancy? I can arrange for her to come over?'' Arabella approached with a pretty blonde woman in tow.

''Logan, meet Isabella. She's a doctor in Christ Hospital. I've told her a lot about you. Isabella, keep Logan happy for awhile," she instructed. Logan's face showed no expression.

With a nod at her brother, she tapped Lorna's hand reassuringly. 'I'll borrow Lorna for a few minutes." Before Logan could respond, she hurried off, introducing her to her circle of friends. ''What do you do?'' Arabella asked after almost ten minutes of circulating among her guests. Lorna’s cheeks hurt from constantly smiling at people who didn’t give a wink about her presence at the party. She hasn't been in such a large gathering since...

Arabella nudged her. ''Are you dreaming about my brother?'' her eyes flashed angrily as they entered what must be a guest bedroom. Lorna's eyes darted round, her brain suddenly registering the other woman's intention.

''Do I look dreamy?'' she replied equally sarcastically.

''What do you do, Lorna?'' the room decorated in neutral colours of magnolia and beige soothed her wary nerves.

''Are you asking out of interest or spite?'' she retorted.

Arabella’s deep blue eyes narrowed with simmering hostility, but she quickly averted her gaze, shielding her expression. ''You're a guest in my home. I want to get to know you.'' She nodded. ''I volunteer at the cancer charity store but I...''

''Is that where you met my brother?'' the other woman cut in sharply.

''Yes, if you must know. Is our pep-talk going to be about Logan? You plan on warning me to stay off him, right?'' her gaze raked Arabella's flesh.

Logan's elder sister sat down on the bed, her chest heaving. ''Look here, Lorna. I know Logan may have shown a little interest in you for the moment, but trust me, you're not his type. He needs a woman with...wealth, a true professional.''

''Does he know you're bent on securing him a wife?'' she countered tartly. Arabella's gaze mirrored barely disguised anger for a split second.

''What do you expect me to do? Watch him marry just any woman? Oh no! Logan deserves a woman who can fit into his world.''




I am Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, a fun loving mother of two, married to my very own gorgeous alpha male. I recently 'retired' from an eighteen stint working as a Quality Assurance Manager. Writing romance novels is an exciting adventure.


In 2010, I created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels. There are six contemporary romance novels in the kitty, varying from sweet & sensual to spicy hot & steamy - LOITERING SHADOWS, STORMY DEFENSE, BEYOND the LADY, THE GARDNER'S ICE MAIDEN, SPARKLING DAWN and HUSBAND to RENT. STOLEN VALENTINE KISS is my first series and my first Novella.

On my writing desk at the moment, my first historical romance, a trilogy is taking shape. A daunting challenge I must confess, but I love the characters and their journey so far. In my leisure time, I go swimming, read romance novels, go to Cinema, and watch TV.




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The book tour includes a giveaway of a $15 Amazon Gift card and ebooks.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Retribution Unleashed is No. 66


I am happy to announce that my book, Retribution Unleashed, was No. 66 on UBAWA's (Urban Books, Authors, & Writers of America) top 100 Books of 2013. Thank you UBAWA and to all my friends and readers who have supported me. :)

Retribution Unleashed is available on Kindle and in Paperback. Enjoy!

Monday, February 03, 2014

FIAF & Ciné Institute Present Haitian Filmmakers Annual Benefit


The New Year brings with it a fresh opportunity to celebrate and support a growing generation of Haitian filmmakers at Ciné Institute's annual benefit, Haiti Optimiste.

This year's event will be held on Thursday, February 20th in New York City. Last year they sold out so they recommend you purchase your tickets as soon as possible in order to secure a seat.

Please go to Ticketmaster to make your purchase.